Würth Industrie Service Schweiz

What Würth Industrie Service Schweiz does

Würth Industrie Service Schweiz is the Swiss regional subsidiary of Würth Industrie Service GmbH & Co. KG, the industrial C-parts management arm of the family-owned Würth Group. Operated from Neuhausen am Rheinfall, it serves Swiss industrial manufacturing customers with fastening technology, connection elements, and assembly materials, alongside modular supply solutions under the overarching CPS® – C-Produkt-Service brand.

The company's core offering combines physical supply systems (Basic, Full Service, WOB, and RFID-Kanban variants; W-KLT®2.0 containers; iSCALE sensor-controlled weighing scales; and shelving) with automated dispensing (drawer, spiral, and carousel vending machines) and electronic procurement tools (Würth Online Shop, Würth Scanner, CPS®ONLINE platform, EDI/BMECat/OCI). The iSCALE product, launched in 2022, integrates NB-IoT wireless weighing into Kanban containers to autonomously trigger replenishment without external power. The product range spans over 1,000,000 stocked and sourced articles, including custom drawing-based parts supported by a Pr\u00fcfabor quality testing lab and compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA Band 2, and PPAP-AIAG processes.

Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time catalog sales to registered B2B trade customers and recurring system supply contracts (Kanban replenishment, vending solutions, and iSCALE deployments). The go-to-market combines direct field sales for enterprise system implementations with an e-commerce platform, mobile applications, and electronic procurement integrations for self-service ordering. Operations are anchored by the 122-hectare European Logistics Center in Bad Mergentheim, Germany, serving over 20,000 customers across 40+ countries via the WINWORK international network. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; registration as a trade business customer is required to access the online shop.

Name

Würth Industrie Service Schweiz

Legal name

Würth Industrie Service GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://wuerth-industrie.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Würth Industrie Service Schweiz is the Swiss subsidiary of the Würth Group's industrial C-parts arm, supplying fasteners, assembly materials, and modular Kanban, vending, and electronic procurement solutions to industrial manufacturers in Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial C-parts Supply and Management

NAICS

Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423840), Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers (423510), Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423490)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware (5072), Wholesale-Durable Goods (5000)

akta.pro primary industry

Value-Added Services in Bond (Kitting, Labeling, Repacking, Light Assembly) (TLALAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Labeling, Relabeling & Compliance Packaging (Barcode, Serialization, Regulatory) (TLAIAGAE)

Keywords

• Industrial C-parts management
• Kanban replenishment systems
• Automated inventory management
• Fasteners and connection elements
• Industrial vending solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Neuhausen Am Rheinfall

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. C-Teile Product Sales: Sale of fastening technology, connection elements, assembly materials, and industrial supplies. Core product categories include fasteners, tools, work safety equipment, and special/custom parts. Products sold from catalog (DIN/Normteile) as well as customer-specific special parts (Zeichnungsteile). Revenue generated through one-time purchase transactions at agreed prices.
2. Kanban and System Supply Solutions: Supply of hardware-based system supply concepts (Kanban, vending machines) with ongoing replenishment. Includes rental/deployment of containers (W-KLT®), shelving systems, and dispensing equipment. Continuous after-sale supply relationship with customers under system supply agreements.
3. Vending/Automatenversorgung: Automated dispensing machine solutions including drawer automatons, spiral automatons, and rotation automatons for on-site C-parts dispensing with automated consumption-based replenishment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

Würth Industrie Service Schweiz supplies industrial C-parts (fasteners, connection elements, assembly materials) and modular C-parts management solutions to industrial manufacturers under the CPS® brand. The offering combines physical supply systems (Kanban containers, RFID tracking, iSCALE sensor scales, automated vending machines, shelving) with electronic procurement tools (Würth Online Shop, scanner-based ordering, CPS®ONLINE platform, EDI/OCI) and recurring replenishment services. The portfolio covers over 1,000,000 stocked and procurable articles, including custom drawing-based parts with VDA/PPAP quality release, supported by a 122-hectare European Logistics Center in Bad Mergentheim.

Product overview

Würth Industrie Service operates as a C-parts management and industrial supply company offering a modular, system-based portfolio under the overarching brand CPS® – C-Produkt-Service. The core offering combines physical supply systems (Kanban in Basic, Full Service, WOB, and RFID variants; W-KLT®2.0 containers; iSCALE smart weighing scales; Kanban shelving) with automated dispensing (drawer, spiral, and carousel vending machines) and electronic procurement tools (Würth Online Shop, Würth Scanner, CPS®ONLINE platform, EDI, OCI). Workplace supply solutions (CLIP-O-FLEX®, OPT-I-STORE®) and a full fastener product range (Verbindungselemente) with integrated quality testing labs round out the portfolio. The company manages over 1,000,000 stocked and procurable articles, serving industrial production customers from a 122-hectare European logistics center in Bad Mergentheim, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iSCALE: Sensor-controlled weighing scale integrated with Kanban containers for automated inventory management and replenishment.
• W-KLT®
• CLIP-O-FLEX®
• OPT-I-STORE®
• CPS®ONLINE

Products and services

• CPS® – C-Produkt-Service Overarching brand for Würth's customer-specific, modular logistics and procurement solutions for C-parts, encompassing scanner-based shelving systems, automatic electronic ordering systems, and just-in-time supply via Kanban containers. Targeted at industrial manufacturing customers.
• Kanban Just-in-time supply system using physical Kanban containers (Kanban boxes) to trigger automated reorders. Offered in Basic, Full Service, WOB (goods without bin), and RFID-based variants for industrial manufacturing customers.
• Basic Kanban Entry-level Kanban supply system providing the fundamental pull-based replenishment mechanism for C-parts in industrial manufacturing environments.
• Full Service Kanban Comprehensive Kanban service covering the full spectrum of supply management, including system design, container provision, and automated replenishment for industrial customers.
• WOB Kanban (Wareneingangsbügel) Kanban variant for goods stored without standard containers, using receiving hooks to manage replenishment signals for industrial C-parts.
• RFID-Kanban Kanban system enhanced with RFID technology for real-time tracking and identification of containers and parts throughout the supply chain.
• iSCALE Sensor-controlled weighing scale integrated with Kanban containers (W-KLT®2.0). Autonomously monitors fill levels by weight, communicates via NB-IoT wireless technology, and automatically triggers reorder signals when weight falls below a defined threshold.
• W-KLT®2.0 (Würth-Kleinladungsträger 2.0) Standard Kanban container compatible with VDA dimensions (sizes 2115, 4115, 4315). Designed to integrate with iSCALE weighing technology for smart inventory management.
• Kanban-Regale (Kanban shelving) Kanban-specific shelving systems designed to hold and organize Kanban containers at the point of use in industrial manufacturing facilities.
• Automatenversorgung (Machine Vending) Automated dispensing solutions via vending machines (drawer, spiral, and rotation/carousel dispensers) for tool and C-parts provision, enabling 24/7 access and consumption-based replenishment at industrial customer sites.
• Schubladenautomat (Drawer vending machine) Drawer-style vending machine for automated dispensing of C-parts and tools with controlled access and consumption recording at industrial customer sites.
• Spiralautomat (Spiral vending machine) Spiral-type vending machine for dispensing small C-parts such as fasteners and consumables in a space-efficient format at industrial sites.
• Rotationsautomat (Karussellautomat) Rotary or carousel-style vending machine offering high-capacity storage for C-parts with automated dispensing and inventory tracking at industrial sites.
• Würth Online-Shop E-commerce platform for online ordering of C-parts, providing access to over 1,000,000 stocked and procurable articles including special and custom-drawn parts. Available to registered trade/business customers.
• CPS®ONLINE Informationsplattform Information and management platform for C-parts supply, providing centralized visibility into inventory levels, consumption data, and system status for industrial customers.
• Würth Scanner Barcode/RFID scanner device for warehouse and shelf management, enabling scan-based ordering and inventory tracking within the C-parts supply system.
• Elektronische Lösungen (Electronic Solutions) Suite of electronic procurement solutions including online shop, scanner-based ordering, electronic data interchange (EDI), Open Catalog Interface (OCI), and catalog management for automated purchasing workflows with enterprise ERP systems.
• Regal- und Lagermanagement (Rack and warehouse management) Rack and warehouse management solutions including shelving systems, container systems, carton systems, and scanner-supported ordering systems for efficient inventory control at industrial sites.
• Arbeitsplatzversorgung (Workplace supply) Workplace supply solutions combining innovative containers, modular equipment, flexible hanging systems, and foam inserts with fully automated replenishment control for optimal workstation organization at industrial sites.
• CLIP-O-FLEX® Flexible hanging and suspension system for organizing and supplying C-parts at the workstation, enabling ergonomic and modular workstation configuration.
• OPT-I-STORE® Modular storage and supply system for optimizing storage capacity and replenishment efficiency at the workstation.
• Verbindungselemente (Fasteners) Comprehensive range of industrial fasteners and connection elements including standard DIN/Norm parts and custom special parts, forming the core product catalog for manufacturing and maintenance.
• Qualität und Prüflabor (Quality and testing laboratory) Testing and quality assurance laboratory providing inspection and verification procedures for fasteners and connection elements, including VDA Band 2 and PPAP/AIAG processes for critical components.
• Schlanke Fabrik (Lean Factory) Holistic supply concept for a lean factory, integrating modular system solutions, Kanban, RFID technology, smart scales (iSCALE), and electronic procurement to optimize the entire supply chain.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fully automatic logistic inventory management replaces manual stock determinations, reorders, and intermediate storages.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• WISAR, Wyser + Anliker AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2022WISAR, Wyser + Anliker AG is a Swiss enclosure technology specialist (founded 1961, ~60 employees) that implemented Würth's iSCALE sensor-controlled weighing system at their Kloten facility. Over 100 iSCALE units were deployed across three Kanban shelving units, replacing a legacy weighing system. The implementation was completed in 2 days by a 3-person Würth team. WISAR serves customers in installation/hVAC, industrial/machine building, and telecommunications/transportation technology sectors.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fastenal Company: US-listed broad-line industrial distributor with a large vending/onsite solutions business and significant fastener offering. Comparable because it combines catalog distribution, vending machines, and supply-chain services for industrial manufacturers.
• MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Large US MRO distributor offering metalworking, fasteners, and consumables to industrial customers with significant vending and supply-chain programs. Comparable to Würth as a broad-line industrial supply and vending competitor.
• W.W. Grainger, Inc. North America's largest MRO industrial distributor with extensive catalog breadth, including fasteners and consumables, plus broad e-commerce and procurement integration capabilities. Overlap with Würth in industrial supply and procurement digitization.
• Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG: The original Würth Group trading division focused on trades/craftsman supply and fasteners. Operates the broader Würth parent ecosystem (over 400 companies) and partially overlaps with WIS for fastening and connection elements sold to trade customers.

Direct peers

• F. Reyher Nchfg. GmbH & Co. KG: Hamburg-based fastener wholesaler offering an extensive catalog of connection elements, fastening technology, and C-parts solutions to industrial customers in German-speaking markets. Direct overlap with Würth in standard fasteners and industrial supply.
• FIXI S.A. European industrial fastenings and assembly technology supplier competing in DIN/Norm parts and engineered fastening solutions across automotive, construction and industrial OEM customers.
• Bossard Group: Swiss-headquartered specialist in fastening technology and C-parts management (Bossard 'Smart Factory Logistics'). Competes head-to-head with Würth Industrie Service in industrial supply, Kanban, vendor-managed inventory, and assembly technology across Europe, Americas and Asia.
• Georgii Kobold GmbH & Co. KG: Family-owned German specialist in technical springs, formed parts and fastenings serving industrial OEMs. Overlaps with Würth in connection elements and engineered special parts production.

Emerging players

• Kardex Holding AG: Swiss-listed intralogistics specialist providing automated storage, retrieval, and material handling systems. Adjacent to Würth's automated vending/Kanban offerings and competes for budget allocated to industrial materials automation.
• InoTec GmbH Organisationssysteme: German supplier of professional workplace organization, tool storage, and vending/storage solutions for industrial customers. Comparable to Würth's CLIP-O-FLEX®, OPT-I-STORE®, and Automatenversorgung lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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